Details for Bell's Landing

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5039009528

Data

Marker Number 9528
Atlas Number 5039009528
Marker Title Bell's Landing
Index Entry Bell's Landing
Address
City East Columbia
County Brazoria
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 245819
UTM Northing 3226173
Subject Codes water topics
Marker Year 1965
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Brazos and Front St.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 14" x 24"
Marker Text Founded 1823 as Brazos River landing for Josiah H. Bell's plantation. Townsite of Marion laid out in 1824. Later named East Columbia. Army enlistment point and ferrying dock during Texas Revolution. Key river port and trade center during Republic of Texas days. (1965)

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